Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, September 26
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9:10 AM CDT on September 26, 2018
- BMW Driver Fatally Struck Lorraine Campion, 91, in Edgewater Beach Neighborhood (Sun-Times)
- Remembering Alberto Bocanegra Jr., Shot After Confronting Driver (Tribune, CBS, Block Club)
- GoFundMe Launched for BFF Bikes Owner Who Suffered a Brain Injury in a Cycling Crash
- Active Trans Has Been in Talks With CDOT and Aldermen About Construction Site Dangers
- Federal Bill Would Allow Airline Ticket Tax to Be Used to Fund O’Hare Express (Crain’s)
- The Chicago Tribune Looks at the Future of Divvy in Evanston
- Bike Walk Oak Park Is Lobbying Decision-Makers for Safer Streets (Active Trans)
- Active Trans Will Use IPHI Grant to Help Communities Improve Walking and Cycling
- Tips for Enjoying the Bloomingdale Trail With Kids (Chicago Parent)
- You Can Explore the CTA Control Center During Open House Chicago, 10/13-14 (Block Club)
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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